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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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