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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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