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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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