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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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