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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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