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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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