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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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