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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)