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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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