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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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