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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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