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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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