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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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