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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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