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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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