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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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