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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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