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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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