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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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