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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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