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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key 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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