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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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