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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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