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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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