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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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