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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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