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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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