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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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