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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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