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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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