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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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