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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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