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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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