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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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