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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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