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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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