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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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