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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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