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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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