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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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