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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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