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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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