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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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