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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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