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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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