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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)