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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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