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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major 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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