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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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