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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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