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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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