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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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