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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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