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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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