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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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