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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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