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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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