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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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