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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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