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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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