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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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