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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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