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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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