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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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