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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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