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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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