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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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