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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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