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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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