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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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