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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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