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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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