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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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