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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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