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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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