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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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