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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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