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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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