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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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