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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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