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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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