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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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