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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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