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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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