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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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