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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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