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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. Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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