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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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