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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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