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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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