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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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