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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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