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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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