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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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