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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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