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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses 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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