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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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