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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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