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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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