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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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