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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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