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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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