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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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