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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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