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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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