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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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