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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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