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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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