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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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