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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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