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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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