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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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