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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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