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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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