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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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