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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the 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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