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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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