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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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