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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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