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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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