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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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