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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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