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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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