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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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