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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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