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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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