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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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