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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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