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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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