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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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