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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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