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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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