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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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