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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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