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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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