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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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