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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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