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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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