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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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