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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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