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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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