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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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