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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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