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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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