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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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