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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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