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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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