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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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