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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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