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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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