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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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