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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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