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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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