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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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