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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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