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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the amazing 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 book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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