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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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