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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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