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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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