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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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