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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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