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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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