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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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