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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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