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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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