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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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