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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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