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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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