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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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