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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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