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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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