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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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