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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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