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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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