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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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