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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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