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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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