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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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