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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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