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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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