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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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