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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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