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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge 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 book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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