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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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