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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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