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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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