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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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