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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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