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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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