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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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