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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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