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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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