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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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