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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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