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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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