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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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