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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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