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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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