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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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