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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student 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 procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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