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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources