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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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