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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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