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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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