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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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