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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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