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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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