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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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