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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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