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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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