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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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