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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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