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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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