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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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