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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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