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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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