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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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