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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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