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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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