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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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