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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines 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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