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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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