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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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