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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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