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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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