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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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