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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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