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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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