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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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