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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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