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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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