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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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