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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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