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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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