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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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