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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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