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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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