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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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