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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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