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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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