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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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