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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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