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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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