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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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