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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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