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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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