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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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