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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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