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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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