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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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