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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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