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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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