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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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