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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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