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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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