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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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