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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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