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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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