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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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