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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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