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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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