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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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