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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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