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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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