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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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