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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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