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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers 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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