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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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