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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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