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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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