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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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