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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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