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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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