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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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