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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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