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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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