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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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