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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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