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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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