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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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