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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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