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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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