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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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