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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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