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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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