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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major 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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