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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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