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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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