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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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