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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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