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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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