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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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