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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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