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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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