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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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