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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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