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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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