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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)