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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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