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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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