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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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