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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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