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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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