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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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