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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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