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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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