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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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