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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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