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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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