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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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