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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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