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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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