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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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