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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand 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 resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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