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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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