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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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