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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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