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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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