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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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