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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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