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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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