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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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