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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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