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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge 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 subjects. This book also describes the major 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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