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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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