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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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