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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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