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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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