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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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