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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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