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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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