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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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