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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum 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 education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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