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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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