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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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