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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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