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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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