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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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