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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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