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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources