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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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