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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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