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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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