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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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