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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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