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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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