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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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