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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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