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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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