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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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