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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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