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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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