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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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