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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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