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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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