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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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