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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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