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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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