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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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