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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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