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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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