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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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