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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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