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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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