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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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