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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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