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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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