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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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