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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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