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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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