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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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