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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low 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 education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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