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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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