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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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