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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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