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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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