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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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