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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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