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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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