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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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