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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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