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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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