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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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