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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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