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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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