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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating 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 new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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