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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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