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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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