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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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