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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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