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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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