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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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