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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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