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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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