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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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