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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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