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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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