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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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