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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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