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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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