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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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