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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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