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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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