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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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