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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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