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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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