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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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