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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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