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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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