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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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