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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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