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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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