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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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