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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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