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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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