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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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