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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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