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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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