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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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