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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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