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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)