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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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