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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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