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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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