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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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