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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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