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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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