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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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