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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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