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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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