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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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