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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology enable students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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