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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. 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 a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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