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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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