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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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