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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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