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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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