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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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