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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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