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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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