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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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