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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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