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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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