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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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