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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student 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 prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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