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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new 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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