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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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