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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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