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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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