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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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