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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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