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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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