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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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