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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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