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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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