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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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