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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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