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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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