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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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