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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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