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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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