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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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