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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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