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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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