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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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