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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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