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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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