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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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