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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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