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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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