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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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