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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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