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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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