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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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