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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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