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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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