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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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