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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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