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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the 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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