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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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