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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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