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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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