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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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