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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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