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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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