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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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