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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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