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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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