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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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