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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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