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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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