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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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