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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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