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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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