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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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