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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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