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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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