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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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