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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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