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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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