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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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