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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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