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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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