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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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