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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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