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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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