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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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