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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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