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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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