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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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