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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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