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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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